September 18, 2007 - Caitlin is technically 3 years 7.5
months... But, this entry will serve as her 3.5 year update!! ;)
Caitlin has been writing most of her uppercase letters for several months now
and has learned what they all "say." Over the last two months though she
has been sounding out words and can even read over half of her "Dick and Jane"
book. She recognizes a lot of words by sight now, but does a good job figuring
out the others. Thanks to a song in preschool last spring she knows all of
her days of the week and their order. She enjoys seeing how her schedule
fits into these days. For example she tell you that on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday she goes to school. Tuesday she has gymnastics. Daddy
doesn't have to work on Saturday (or Labor day! ;)) and Sunday is church.
She loves playing games, especially Disney Memory, which gives her plenty of
practice at counting when tallying the score. She can now count to 29 and
is starting to grasp the base 10 concept. (thanks Brad) Her favorite
"game" to play with Camryn is "Megan and Nolan" Caitlin is Megan and
Camryn is the husband, Nolan. :) While they are in character they
are grocers, beauticians, teachers (for both preschool and church), driving the
car, and also parents to Elmo and the other dolls (their names change everyday
so I can't list them). Since its been warm (ok, really hot) all summer,
there has been plenty of time for outside things as well. She has been
riding her bike (with training wheels) for a while now, and is getting much
better. She can almost make it up a big hill near our house and tries to
do tricks like the older kids she sees. We bought her a baseball glove
(once again, because she wanted to be like the older kids) and she has done
surprisingly well at learning to catch ground balls. Lastly, she LOVES
going to the pool, and is making progress at using her arms and legs to stay
afloat. She is still nervous about jumping off the side, but the last time
we went she jumped in all by herself. Since this might have been the last
time we go this season, we are hoping she won't lose her nerve over the winter.
Caitlin started gymnastics a few weeks ago and seems to really enjoy it.
We tried to take a couple pictures, but they didn't turn out well.
Hopefully we will be able to get some better ones soon because she is really
cute!
Posted by:
Brad &
Jessica
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July 2, 2007 - Caitlin is a big sister yet again!
Today we took her over to our next door neighbors house to play while we took
Mommy back to the doctor. She knew Mommy had a baby in her belly, but we
didn't tell her that she was about to arrive, because we didn't want to worry
her. Its a good thing, because we never made it to the doctor, and she
might have been scared to see the EMS show up at our house! We came back
and got her later that night after things had settled down to meet her new
sister. She was disappointed we hadn't named her Christen (or at least
Cukaduka or Cinderella) but she was thrilled to have another sister. She
wanted to hold her the whole time and was very interested in nursing time as she
was with Camryn. She is very protective of Cassidy, and always makes sure her
blanket is around her and that Camryn is careful. Hopefully she doesn't
get jealous of all the attention our friends and family show the new baby!
Posted by:
Brad
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February 5, 2007 - Being 3 isn't easy, especially since
it requires a visit to the pediatrician. :( We have hyped up what a big
deal it is to be 3 to Caitlin. She told me that she would NOT cry at the
doctors today because she was 3 and didn't have to get a shot. When the
nurse took her blood pressure her story quickly changed... She wanted to
go home right then, but obviously we couldn't, plus we still had to see the
doctor. Caitlin eventually calmed down and once her check-up was over she
politely asked the Dr. for a sticker for her and Camryn. Always thinking of her
sis! Anyway, Caitlin weighed 32 lbs and was 38 inches tall.
Posted by: Jessica
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February 1, 2007 - Caitlin had her first real birthday
party today at Build-a-Bear. Most of her friends were able to make it,
despite the prediction of snow and ice for the day. She enjoyed stuffing her red
bear, and dressing it in red from head to toe (can you guess what her favorite
color is?) Since Ariel is her favorite Disney princess, we went with that for a
theme, complete with an Ariel cake, Ariel balloons, and Ariel plates and
napkins. After building the bears, we all went to the food court and ate
pizza and cake, then the kids played in the play area while we cleaned up :)
Caitlin had a great time!
Posted by:
Brad
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January 31, 2007 - Caitlin turned 3 today, and she is
happy to be there. She has promised us she is going to cry less and be a big
girl, so we'll see if things magically improve :) She is very independent, and
enjoys picking out her own clothes in the morning, playing preschool level board
games, and watching her Disney movies. She recognizes all her upper and lower
case letters, and knows things that start with most of the letters. She can also
hear a word and guess what it starts with. She is starting to be able to write
her letters, and can write her name with a little help. She loves singing, and
knows all the words to lots of Sunday school type songs, as well as some kids
songs from her CD's. Its interesting to hear her sing songs she learns at church
because she is the only one who knows the words! We are so proud of her and
can't wait to see what the next year holds!
Posted by:
Brad
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January 3, 2007 - Today was Caitlin's
first day of preschool! I had contemplated sending Caitlin to preschool
last August, but neither of us were ready! But, Caitlin has matured so
much in the past 6 months that I felt that the time was now right! We
toured the preschool in November and with the Director's help we decided that
Caitlin would be better suited for the 3's class, versus the 2's class mostly
due to her letter knowledge/understanding and being potty trained. Plus,
Caitlin just seemed to fit in better with the 3 year olds even though based on
the school calendar she should technically be in the 2 year old class.
Caitlin later told me that she would definitely enjoy going to the preschool a
couple of days a week. So today, we packed a lunch and got her backpack
ready and headed to school! She was hesitant about going into the
classroom at first, but she talked to her new teacher and gave me a hug and kiss
goodbye! When I picked her up she said she had a good time and wanted to
go back next week! Here's a peek at the obligatory first day of preschool
picture!
Posted by: Jessica
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November 25, 2006 - Caitlin announced to the world today
(or our family anyway) that we are expecting again! We had told her for
the past month or so, and this trip in for Thanksgiving we told her all weekend
to tell the grandparents. Finally today she blurted it out. Once the
initial shock wore off everyone was happy of course. Caitlin thinks "newbaby"
will be a girl, and we should call her "C". Although that might end up
being the first letter, I think we will add a few more ;) You can be
expecting a section of the website soon dedicated to "newbaby", and all the
bellyshots and ultrasounds you might expect.
Posted by:
Brad
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November 9, 2006 - We finally decided to cut Caitlin's hair
for the first time, since it had been getting out of control since she was about
12 months old. We took her to a JJ's Kids Cuts, where they had special
chairs and a TV screen, and the kids got to pick out a movie to watch while they
got their haircut. Caitlin picked Cinderella or course, since that is her
favorite movie. We had expected her to get upset, but she made up her mind
that she wasn't going to, and she did fine. Her haircut looked great, and
made her curls stand out. Almost made us wish we had done it sooner...
almost...
Posted by:
Brad
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June 14, 2006 - We can all relax until Caitlin is 6 years
old! Well, at least concerning any new teeth that she may get. :)
Both of the girls had a fever today, so Brad checked Caitlin's mouth to see if
maybe new teeth were causing the problem. Turns out that all four of her 2
year molars are now in, but they aren't the cause of her fever.
Posted by: Jessica
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April 3, 2006 - Apparently Caitlin got a new tooth without
us ever really noticing. :) Brad was brushing her teeth a few nights ago and saw
that about half of her bottom left 2 year molar was in. She hasn't been overly
cranky or anything, so that's good I guess. Unlike Camryn who's two bottom teeth
are technically in. She has been screaming bloody murder over hers. ;)
Posted by: Jessica
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March 28, 2006 - Since Caitlin's second birthday there
haven't been any huge milestones, no new teeth or anything, but she has been
learning many new things that deserve mention. Her speech and understanding has
greatly improved, and she is learning new words and phrases every day. She
continually amazes us by dissecting phrases and making her own sentences, most
of which make sense. She also uses this skill to sing along with her CD's and
videos. She is a big help with her sister, and always wants to nurse, change,
and carry her, but she obviously needs help with these. She is a normal 2 year
old though, complete with fits, stubbornness, and choosing not to listen. She
will finally admit when she is tired though, which we thought she would never
do. Physically she has learned to use a stepstool, and carries one around
if she need to reach something higher like the sink or a light switch. She has
also learned to pedal her tricycle, but she is still working on steering. Maybe
once the weather warms up and she has more practice...
Posted by:
Brad
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February 1, 2006 - Caitlin turned 2 years old yesterday!!
We celebrated her birthday with Grandma Wright, Grandma and Grandpa Russell and
the Mitchells. There was even a cake resembling Elmo there. ;) She
certainly acts like she is 2 and has for a few months now, including throwing
terrible fits. Lately we have been disciplining her with time-outs and
they seem to be helping a little bit. Even when she's bad we still love
her and are very thankful that she has been in our lives for 2 years now!
Today she went for her 2 year well child check-up. No more sitting on the
scales to be weighed or laying down to be measured... Caitlin stood on the
big kid scale and weighed 26 pounds 8 ounces. She also stood up against
the wall to have her height measured, she was 34 inches tall. She was in
the 50th percentile for height and weight, but still in the 90th for head
circumference. :) Caitlin no longer enjoys going to the doctor... She
knows that you go there when you are sick or to get "ow's". So of course
she cried most of the time we were there. She did have to have her finger
pricked to draw a little blood for a cholesterol check but she didn't get any
immunizations. BTW, her cholesterol was great, 127. :) Her next
scheduled check-up will be after she turns 3!
Posted by: Jessica
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January 1, 2006 - The rest of 2005 was
very eventful, but not altogether newsworthy. Caitlin's intelligence has
increased dramatically, and she is using it to her advantage. She can say
most 1-2 syllable words, recognize people and say their names, and is learning
her colors and numbers. She likes pretending with her stuffed animals and
dolls, and tries to nurse them, feed them, and take them to the potty. She
likes watching Baby Einstein videos and Sesame Street, and is learning to sing
along. She can work interlocking puzzles, and can do her 24 piece Sesame
Street puzzles with minimal help, if she can sit still long enough. She
has also become very independent. She opens and closes doors as she
pleases, can undress herself, kicks us out of the bathroom when she goes potty,
changes DVD's and music by herself on the stereo, and causes lots of trouble
getting into things she shouldn't. We look forward to what the next year
holds for her, but fear how her independence will run wild during the terrible
two's!
Posted by:
Brad
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September 22, 2005 - Caitlin is now 100% potty trained!
A week before Camryn was born she started having dry nights. She still
wakes up sometimes in the middle of the night to pee, but she calls for us and
goes in the potty. Uh oh's during the day are down to once or twice a
week, and usually they happen on the way to the potty when she has gotten too
interested in what she is playing with. Since she has done so well at
night, we graduated her to panties at night as well. Hopefully we won't
have to change the sheets too many times. She has been napping in panties
for over a month now.
Posted by:
Brad
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September 15, 2005 - Caitlin became a big sister today!!!
Camryn Alexis Wright was born at WakeMed, while Caitlin slept soundly at Maura's
house. Caitlin was excited right away, and wanted to hold "Baby". We
probably let her hold Camryn more than we should, but Caitlin is very sweet. We know she
is going to be a great big sister!
Posted by:
Brad
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September 1, 2005 - Over the past couple weeks Caitlin
teeth count has increased by 3. Her eye teeth have started breaking
through, and the only one she is waiting on now is her bottom right.
Posted by:
Brad
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August 3, 2005 - Caitlin had her 18 month well-baby
check-up today! She didn't have to get any immunizations, but she
apparently still has bad memories about the place. ;) Anytime the nurse or
Dr. Hunt were in the exam room with us, Caitlin started freaking out. :-/
That made it difficult for the nurse and Dr. Hunt to do their job, but she
pulled through it. Caitlin is in good health and is where she should be
developmentally. We also noticed that at least one eye-tooth
was trying to poke it's way through her gums. So, look for a tooth update
soon! Okay, so here is the part I know everyone has been looking forward
to. Caitlin's "official" 18 month statistics! ;) She weighed 23 pounds
12 ounces and was 32 inches
tall, pulling her into the 50th percentile for weight and 60th for height.
She has apparently been eating/gaining weight like a monkey because she hasn't
been above the 30th percentile for weight since she was 6 months old!
Also, she is still a big head, in the 90th percentile again!
Posted by: Jessica
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July 31, 2005 - Caitlin is 18 months old today!! We
"celebrated" by taking her to the play area in the mall and bought her a new
baby Einstein DVD, Baby Wordsworth. We also got her pictures taken at Portrait
Innovations today. Of course we spent way too much money, but that's what
happens when you have such a beautiful daughter! :) In other news, her potty
training is almost back on track after relapsing on our trip to Kentucky.
She is getting better about telling us that she needs to go by saying "uh oh",
"pee pee", or just running to the bathroom. Her speech is also improving,
and it seems like she learns a new word every day! Word of the day: "Me!" She
has a pediatrician appointment on Wednesday, so we'll post her stats then.
Posted by:
Brad &
Jessica
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July 6, 2005 - We have been potty training Caitlin just at
a month now. Well, until this weekend Caitlin wouldn't use her portable potty
seat in public. I guess it suddenly clicked because she did great this weekend.
We have had a few trial runs to Target or to a fast food place with no diaper on
and she has done great! Also, she wouldn't poopy in her potty chair, until
today! She has gone twice in it. ;) YAY!! She is also starting to give us a
little more warning and "asking" us to take her to the bathroom. She was also
dry after her nap, which is a first. I'm starting to feel like we might actually
only have one set of diapers to change when Camryn comes. Except for night time
diapers anyway... I think that might still be a while before she can last all
night without peeing. :)
Posted by: Jessica
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June 19, 2005 - Brad and I had to make a very important
decision this week. Cailtin's potty training has been frustrating to say
the least. So we had to decide if we needed to give her more time, or keep
going with adjustments to our current plan. She hadn't really gone in the
potty at all until this weekend. This weekend, we camped out in the
bathroom, and kept a drink in Caitlin's hand all day. On Saturday she made
it to the potty three times, but still had mostly accidents (uh oh's). But
today was a different story. She peed in the potty 7 times, with a lot
less uh oh's. She also seemed to be trying to go when she was sitting
there, and understood what was going on much better. Apparently our
training over the past week and a half sank in more than we thought. Still
no poopy in the potty, but I'm sure that will come in its own time.
Posted by: Jessica
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June 11, 2005 - Brad mentioned that we were going to
decorate Caitlin's "big girl" room in butterflies. Well, we started that
transition today. During the week we bought the quilt, sheet, some
matching accessories for her room, and the biggie, paint! Today we
finished painting the first coat; we're expecting to be done with the main
painting tomorrow. I'm sure we'll need my mom to do a little touch-up on
the ceiling and trim when my parents visit at the end of the month. ;) I
also made (read painted) a picture frame and small butterfly jewelry box to put
on Caitlin's dresser.
Posted by: Jessica
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June 8, 2005 - Every parent's fear is having
2 kids in diapers at the same time, so we decided to start Caitlin's potty
training earlier than most, We have bought her a potty chair, panties,
pull up diapers, and some candy as rewards. So far however, all she has
managed to do is pee on the floor... More updates later.
Posted by:
Brad
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June 1, 2005 - Caitlin is back to having an even number of
teeth. ;) Her crooked smile should straighten out soon, at least until she
gets even more teeth. Her tooth count is up to 12 with the addition of her
bottom left lateral incisor. I have a feeling that her four cuspids will
be breaking through in the next few months...
Posted by: Jessica
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May 11, 2005 - In preparation for Camryn's
arrival, Caitlin got a room upgrade. She was also getting aggravated at
sleeping in her crib, so we moved her into a "big girl bed." It is
Jessica's old day bed, which we attached a toddler rail to. She seems to
like it much better than the crib. We have plans to decorate her new room
in butterflies.
Posted by:
Brad
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May 10, 2005 - Another tooth! Caitlin has obviously
been teething like a monkey! Today we found that her bottom left molar had
come through. You can feel just the tiniest bit of a sharp tooth, but it
is there! Guess she will be able to eat Quizno's sandwiches soon! ;)
Posted by: Jessica
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May 7, 2005 - Caitlin has been chewing on her hands and
gnawing on us as well, so we decided to check for more teeth... Sure
enough, she has her first set of molars on the top now! That brings her teeth
total to 10! This will definitely improve her chewing ability. In
other news; in the past week, Caitlin has made other advances. She has
mastered the art of using a fork and loves feeding herself! She is copying
us when we talk to her and now says uh-oh appropriately and EIEI(O) when we sing
"Old Macdonald." She also surprised us today by taking off her shirt, all
by herself. The temperature in the house was only 68, but
apparently it was too warm for her liking!
Posted by:
Brad
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May 3, 2005 - Caitlin just turned 15 months! So, of
course she went to the doctor. Caitlin got 4 immunizations and was as
healthy as a horse. ;) She weighed 21 pounds 4 ounces and was 30.5 inches
tall. She still has a monkey big head, it's 47.2 centimeters around!
We think that Caitlin is starting to recognize the pediatrician's office.
She cried from the moment we got there until we put her in her car seat to
leave. It's tough being so smart. ;)
Posted by: Jessica
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April 6, 2005 - Caitlin has been coughing a little in her
sleep lately. Last night she coughed for like 30 minutes around 1 am. We had
noticed that she was getting more bottom teeth in the front, so we're pretty
sure that is the reason. Well, I looked in her mouth this afternoon and yeah she
is getting at least one molar too! Ouch. I will inspect her mouth again later to
see if she is getting another one yet on her left side. Poor girl has had the
same 6 teeth for over 4 months and now she is getting at least 3 more. Good
thing babies don't remember teething!
Posted by: Jessica
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March 4, 2005 - Monthly Weigh-In *20
pounds 2 ounces* |
February 24, 2005 - Well, we already told you that Caitlin
was a walker... But, now she is REALLY a walker! She walks almost
everywhere she goes now. But, if she is walking towards something and
falls, she just crawls the rest of the way. :) Oh, and she can stop
herself now and can even change direction while walking!
Posted by: Jessica
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February 1, 2005 - No 1st birthday would be complete
without a trip to the pediatrician. Caitlin weighed in at 19lb 13oz, and
was 29 inches long. She received 2 vaccination shots and a clean
bill of health. The doctor said she could have 16oz of cows milk a day
now, and also we could turn her carseat around in the next few days!
Posted by:
Brad
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January 31, 2005 - Should We Call this the Monthly
Weigh-In *19
pounds 12 ounces*
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January 23, 2005 - Caitlin is a
WALKER!!!!! Although she certainly is not a stopper, she will work on that... We
officially upgraded her status today after she made a mental breakthrough, and
overcame her fear of letting go. She walks best when we stand her up and let her
walk to us, or from one of us to the other. Her record so far is 6 steps at
once, but I'm sure that will be broken by the time most of you read this.
Posted by:
Brad
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December 23, 2004 - Two Steps! Well, she's definitely
not walking, but Caitlin took two steps today! She is very unsteady, but
just so cute trying to be a little toddler! Hopefully, this means she will
really walk soon. Meaning she will prefer walking to crawling...
But, somehow I doubt it. ;)
Posted by: Jessica
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December 20, 2004 - Although we were hoping Caitlin would
be walking by now, she has taken a break from the physical development and is
focusing on the mental stuff. I guess we can't complain too much... She
has learned how to use her ring stacker, is standing on her own, waves hi and
bye, gives a "five", and is exploring the house on her own. She also knows where
her feet are, and lifts them up when you hold her socks up so you can put them
on. We are so proud of all her accomplishments!
Posted by:
Brad
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December 10, 2004 - Finally Another Weigh-In *18
pounds 0 ounces*
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November 13, 2004 - After many nights of screaming, Caitlin
has now increased her number of pearly whites to 6. I'm not exactly sure
when they pushed through the gums, but I do know that she didn't sleep well last
weekend (so we are assuming that it was then)... :( Her two new teeth are
the upper lateral incisors.
Posted by: Jessica
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November 13, 2004 - It's Only Been a Week Weigh-In *17
pounds 10 ounces*
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November 6, 2004 - Whenever I Feel Like It Weigh-In *17
pounds 6 ounces*
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November 2, 2004 - Today Caitlin went in for her 9 month
well baby check-up. The nurse measured her at 27.5 inches tall, 17 pounds
3 ounces, and with a head circumference of 45.5 centimeters. We are sure
she is taller though! Dr. Ogrosky recently got married so we will now
refer to her as Dr. Ogrosky-Hunt or just Dr. Hunt. :) We were told that
Caitlin is still as perfect as can be, but we all knew that anyway...
Caitlin got one regularly scheduled vaccine and she was also one of the lucky
few to get a flu shot! :) She wasn't too happy about it, but she shouldn't
get the flu this year.
Posted by: Jessica
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October 20, 2004 - After much thought and consideration, I
have decided to rename the "Weekly Weigh-In." She obviously isn't weighed
every week; I got discouraged after she failed to gain even an ounce for over 5
weeks. So, she will be weighed every now and then. If it's every week
great, if not don't be disappointed... ;)
Posted by: Jessica
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October 11, 2004 - What comes to mind when you hear the
number 4? If you said, "The number of teeth Caitlin has!" then you are
absolutely right! (at least until she gets even more...) Her upper right
central incisor made it's grand appearance today!
Posted by: Jessica
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October 10, 2004 - Caitlin doubled her vocabulary today,
combining the new Da sound she has been making into DaDa. She says it with
an "a" sounding like the "a" in apple. She is making a lot of other
consonant sounds now too, so more words may be close behind.
Posted by:
Brad
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October 6, 2004 - Almost Kinda Sorta Weekly Weigh-In *17 pounds 1 ounce*
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October 4, 2004 - The tooth count is up to 3, Caitlin's
upper left central incisor. She has been waking up a lot at night
screaming, so we figured one was close.
Posted by:
Brad
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October 3, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *16 pounds 11 ounces*
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September 29, 2004 - In the past, Caitlin's vocabulary
consisted of a babbling of syllables, but today she said her first word, MaMa!!
Needless to say Jessica was thrilled. She doesn't have any idea what the
word means, but she has been repeating it all day.
Posted by:
Brad
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September 18, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *16 pounds 10 ounces*
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September 14, 2004 - Caitlin was crawling around today, we
looked over and she was sitting up! Neither of us helped her, so I guess
she did it on her own. We watched her do it again the next time.
When she gets done crawling she gets onto her knees and "falls" back into a
sitting position. She does it so easily we almost didn't notice that it
was something new!
Posted by:
Brad
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September 11, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *16 pounds 10 ounces*
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August 21, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *16 pounds 10 ounces*
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August 21, 2004 - Add Caitlin to the list of crawlers that
you know! She has been creeping for 3 weeks now, but today she actually
got her belly off of the ground and had her arms extended! There are a
couple of videos that show off her new mode of transportation. Also, look
for more in the future because she will only get better at it! Besides
crawling, Caitlin also made today the day to pull herself up to a standing
position! She crawled up to the stair and grabbed onto it, then lifted
herself up onto her knees, and pulled her feet up to standing! I'm sure
she is tired now! Keep watching the news, she might be walking tomorrow... ;)
Posted by: Jessica
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August 16, 2004 - Caitlin now has two teeth! Her
bottom left central incisor showed itself today. We are still working on a
clear picture so everyone can see her sharp little teeth!
Posted by: Jessica
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August 9, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *16 pounds 2 ounces
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August 6, 2004 - Well, the doctor was wrong! Caitlin
IS getting a tooth! I looked in her mouth today during a crawling session
and saw the very top of one coming through her gums. In case you are
wondering, it is her bottom right central incisor that is making its grand
appearance! We will keep an eye on it and hopefully get a picture very
soon. It might be tough though because it is still so small and Caitlin is
a wiggle-monkey...
Posted by: Jessica
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August 5, 2004 - Caitlin took another trip to her favorite
pediatrician today! ;) Caitlin is heavier, longer, and has a bigger head,
as expected. She was in the 50th percentile for weight. At 16 pounds even,
she'll be catching up with Kato in that department very soon... Still in
the 90th percentile for height, she was 2 feet, 3 inches, (27 inches). Dr.
Ogrosky was impressed with Caitlin's development. Caitlin even showed off
a little by "cruising" for the doctor! Dr. Ogrosky checked in Caitlin's
mouth for signs of teeth... so far nothing. Luckily Caitlin only had to
have 3 immunizations at this visit, which she recovered from very well.
Her next appointment will be in late October or early November, when she is 9
months old.
Posted by: Jessica |
July 31, 2004 - HAPPY 6 MONTHDAY CAITLIN!! Six months
ago our lives were changed for the better when our daughter, Caitlin Elizabeth,
was born! The time has flown by, and in just six short months Caitlin has
reached SO many new milestones! Besides what can be seen in the pictures,
she is picking up Cheerios and eating them by herself, and scooting herself
across the floor. We fear that she will be crawling very soon... ;)
Posted by:
Brad &
Jessica
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July 31, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *16 pounds 1 ounce*
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July 29, 2004 - Time to baby-proof the house! Caitlin
began creeping today! I'm sure she will find plenty of trouble to get
herself in now...
Posted by: Jessica
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July 17, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *15 pounds 7 ounces*
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July 12, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *15 pounds 1 ounce*
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July 4, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *14 pounds 15 ounces*
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June 26, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *14 pounds 9 ounces*
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June 19, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *14 pounds 8 ounces*
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June 18, 2004 - This week you may notice something new
about Caitlin's pictures... We got a new digital camera, so the pictures
should look slightly different and have much better resolution. Also, this
camera has a flash, so the lighting shouldn't be a problem anymore. :)
We've also stopped posting zips of all of the pictures, due to the larger file
size of the pictures. We still have high resolution images, so if you
would like any e-mailed to you, let us know which ones you want. The old
zips (Birth-Week 19) are still available by e-mail request. We have also started
posting videos, which require Quick Time to view (there will be a link to this
on the weekly pages).
Posted by:
Brad
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June 12, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *14 pounds*
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June 1, 2004 - Caitlin just turned 4 months, so we all know
what that means... Yup, another visit to the doctor! She continues to do
VERY well, and we never get tired of hearing Dr. Ogrosky tell us so. She
tipped the scale at 13 pounds 11 ounces, which is 60th percentile. She
continues to be a tall monkey and measured 25.25 inches, 90th percentile.
Of course Caitlin wasn't too happy after receiving 4 shots, but she calmed down
quickly and was in a pretty good mood in time for her 4 month pictures from
JCPenney's. If you think her other professional pictures have been good,
just wait till you see these... You will not be disappointed! ;)
Posted by: Jessica |
May 31, 2004 - This week we began teaching Caitlin
alternative ways to eat. We started off with pumped milk in a bottle,
and the next day gave her milk mixed with rice cereal. Caitlin proved once
again that eating is one of her best skills. She took to both right away, and we
have been gradually increasing the cereal to milk ratio. She said she
wants a steak dinner next week, and at this rate she might get it... LOL Guess
she takes after her mom.
Posted by:
Brad |
May 30, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *13 pounds 4 ounces*
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May 26, 2004 - Caitlin is now a sitter-upper! :) If
she is positioned, Caitlin can now sit by herself, without support. She
falls after a few seconds, but she is working hard to keep herself upright!
Posted by: Jessica
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May 22, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *13 pounds*
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May 7, 2004 - This week we are on a "tour" of Kentucky! Our schedule includes
Bowling Green through Saturday the 8th, Greenville and Owensboro on the 9th, Lexington Monday through
Friday, and Ashland until Sunday morning. Hopefully we will get to see everybody while we are in the
state. Send us an e-mail if you want to see us! Unfortunately we won't be able to post pictures or
update the webpage until at least next Sunday. Since we aren't going to post any pictures, I'll let
you know how she is doing. Caitlin has started reaching for objects, and likes holding onto whatever
she can grab! She is getting better at rolling over, and can usually get from her tummy to her back
after only a few tries. Caitlin is still growing fast, and we can't wait to find out her "official"
stats at her next doctor's appointment!
Posted by:
Brad |
May 2, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *12 pounds 6
ounces*
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May 1, 2004 - Looks like Caitlin will be a belly sleeper
now! She rolled over from her back to her stomach today, many many times!
I guess her bald spot will finally start filling in soon! :)
Posted by: Jessica
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April 24, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *11 pounds 13
ounces*
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April 19, 2004 - Caitlin went on her first road trip this
weekend! After Brad got off of work on Thursday we drove to Lexington.
Caitlin did a great job in the car even though we didn't arrive until 1:30 am!
While we were there Caitlin met two more of her uncles and more of her extended
family at her Uncle Jeremy's wedding. We had a great time and were sad to
leave Lexington on Sunday to head back to Raleigh. We didn't have our
scale to weigh Caitlin on this weekend, so we will continue the Weekly Weigh-In
next Saturday!
Posted by: Jessica |
April 11, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *11 pounds 7
ounces*
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April 10, 2004 - While playing on her belly today, Caitlin
rolled over from her belly to her back. She didn't really know what she
did, and we couldn't get her to do it again, but it was still the first time :)
Posted by:
Brad
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April 3, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *11 pounds*
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April 1, 2004 - Caitlin had yet another doctor's appointment today.
She weighed a whopping 11 pounds 6 ounces and was 23 inches long! This
time she was in the 90th percentile for weight and height, for her age! Dr. Ogrosky
continues to tell us how well Caitlin is doing and that we make her job as a
doctor very easy. Poor Caitlin had to have 4 immunizations!
No, this is not an April Fools joke, there were 4 shots. :( Her next appointment is
when she is 4 months old, on June 1st.
Posted by: Jessica |
March 28, 2004 - This week Caitlin has been lifting her
head up more and more while on her stomach. She has learned that she has
hands and loves to put them in her mouth, when she is not busy oooing and aahing
that is.
Posted by:
Brad
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March 27, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *10 pounds 14
ounces*
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March 20, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *10 pounds 7
ounces*
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March 14 - 2004 - We have a smiling baby!
Caitlin gave Heather Clark, soon to be Henderson, a big smile when she saw her
this morning. Look for pictures soon!
Posted by: Jessica
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March 13, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *10 pounds 3
ounces*
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March 6, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *9 pounds 14
ounces*
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March 1, 2004 - Caitlin had a doctor's appointment today.
She weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long, putting her in the
75th percentile for both. Dr. Ogrosky said she was doing very well, and
was completely healthy. Caitlin didn't mind the checkup much, except for
the shot. I held her afterwards though, and she calmed down in a couple
seconds. Her next appointment is April 1st. (When we weighed her
after getting back from the doctor, she only weighed 9 pounds 11 ounces on our
scale.)
Posted by:
Brad
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February 28, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *9 pounds 4
ounces*
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February 21, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *8 pounds 14 ounces*
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February 14, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *8 pounds 4 ounces*
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February 7, 2004 - Weekly Weigh-In *8 pounds*
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February 5, 2004 - Another visit to the pediatrician.
Caitlin weighed in at 7 pounds 12 ounces.
Posted by: Jessica
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February 3, 2004 - Caitlin went to the pediatrician today.
After losing 9 ounces before she left the hospital, Caitlin gained a little
weight back, she was 7 pounds 8 ounces. The doctor said that Caitlin
looked great and was doing very well!
Posted by: Jessica
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February 2, 2004 - Welcome Home Caitlin! Caitlin, Brad and I came home
from the hospital. Now it's time to start our life as a family of three!
Posted by: Jessica
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January 31, 2004 - Caitlin was born
today at 4:42 in the morning! At my doctor's appointment yesterday morning, the doctor stripped my
membranes and noted that I was already 2cm dilated. Although I didn't notice
any strong contractions earlier, my water broke at around 12:45 am. After
I took a shower Brad called the doctor and we were told to get to the hospital
when we could. We arrived at WakeMed shortly before 2 am. Before we
could be admitted, the hospital staff had to make sure I was truly in labor so I
got checked out in Triage first. Around 3:15 I was 4 cm dilated and we
were admitted to the birthing room. At this point I was getting pretty
uncomfortable and tired of sitting in bed, so I asked the nurse to allow me to
labor in the shower. She reluctantly agreed since she hadn't monitored
Caitlin or me since we arrived in the birthing room, but told us that she would
be back in 30 minutes to check on us. In the shower I was
laboring pretty hard, but had no idea how much progress I had made. When
the nurse came back, I had a difficult time walking back to the bed from the
bathroom. Once I finally made it there, she checked me and I had already
dilated to 10 cm! It was time to push! After 40 minutes of pushing
Caitlin arrived! She was 21 1/4 inches long and weighed in at 7 pounds 15
ounces, quite a bit bigger than I had anticipated...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAITLIN
ELIZABETH WRIGHT!!
Posted by: Jessica
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